Social Impact Accelerator
Social Impact businesses, or social enterprises, are different from other businesses and have a unique set of challenges. What is a social enterprise? We use the following definition as a guide:
“A for-profit business with a social and/or environmental mission that aims to solve a social or environmental problem through its business model.”
This program is designed to help individuals and early stage businesses with a social impact business idea to 1) clarify their mission, 2) understand their customers, and 3) design sustainable business models.
However, even if you think your business may be a non-profit, please feel free to apply, as we are open to folks who are looking to change the world for the better. Regardless if you are for-profit or non-profit, through this program you will gain valuable information to help you create a sustainable and impactful organization to solve some of the toughest problems our society faces.
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Defining your mission, vision, and theory of change
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Identifying & understanding your customer segments
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Various types of social impact business models & how to structure yours
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How to secure funding for your social venture
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All programming is with the Social Shifters content
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You have an idea for a business with a social/environmental mission
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You have limited business experience
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You have a passion for making an impact in your community (or the world!)
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This 5-week program runs weekly on Thursday evenings from 6-8 PM, from April 6 to May 4th.
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Each participating LaunchBox is hosting the weekly class sessions in-person at their respective LaunchBox locations.
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Abington
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Berks
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Happy Valley
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Hazelton
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York
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Any selected teams that do not have a participating LaunchBox in their geographic area may participate fully virtually via Zoom.
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Guest speakers will be virtually presenting via Zoom.